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Getty RealtyFRA:GRL -0.07%85 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:GRL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.25. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 REITs companies, Getty Realty ranks better than 61.48% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Getty Realty's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €92.1 Mil. Getty Realty's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,870.8 Mil. Therefore, Getty Realty's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Getty Realty's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GRL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63 Med: 4.3 Max: 6.09
Current: 4.38
During the past 13 years, Getty Realty's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.09%. The lowest was 3.63%. And the median was 4.30%.
FRA:GRL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 61.48% of 932
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.27
vs FRA:GRL: 4.38
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Getty Realty Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Getty Realty Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Getty Realty's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:GRL vs NTST, CBL, ALX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Getty Realty's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Getty Realty Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Getty Realty's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Getty Realty's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.93% mean?
Getty Realty (FRA:GRL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.93% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Getty Realty and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 4.30. Over the past decade, Getty Realty's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.63 to 6.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Getty Realty ranks #359 out of 932 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Getty Realty's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Getty Realty's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.93% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 4.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 6.09. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.27. Getty Realty's value of 4.93% is 50.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Getty Realty ranks #359 out of 932 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Getty Realty has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Getty Realty's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NTST and CBL?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Getty Realty ranks #359 out of 932 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Getty Realty in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.27. Getty Realty's value of 4.93% is 50.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Getty Realty's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.63 to 6.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 3.27, Getty Realty has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.27, based on 932 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Getty Realty's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.93% is 50.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Getty Realty and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Getty Realty's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.93%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Getty Realty stock overvalued right now?
Getty Realty (FRA:GRL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.93%. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.25, compared to a current price of €30.38 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.93%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 50.8% above the REITs industry median of 3.27. Getty Realty's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Getty Realty (FRA:GRL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Getty Realty (FRA:GRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Getty Realty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.38 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.25.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GRL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.93% (15% above median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: €26.25 vs. price of €30.38 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.8% above the REITs median (#359 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Getty Realty Corp is a net lease real estate investment trust in the U.S.A, specializing in the acquisition, financing, and development of convenience, automotive, and other single-tenant retail real estate. The company's portfolio includes convenience stores, express tunnel car washes, automotive service centers (gasoline and repair, oil and maintenance, tire and battery, and collision), drive-thru quick service restaurants, and certain other freestanding retail properties. It generates maximum revenue in the form of rental income.
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